Elevated dental care for whole body wellness

Elevated dental care for whole body wellness

Biological Dentistry · Terwillegar

Biological & Holistic Dental Care in Edmonton, Alberta

Dental care begins with a careful review of your oral health, medical history and existing dental work. At our Terwillegar practice, we explain the findings, discuss appropriate dental materials and help you understand when monitoring, treatment or a specialist referral may be needed.

Questions About Your Dental Care

Let's Talk About Your Oral Health Concerns

Some people have questions about materials or older fillings. Others need a closer dental review. Find a relevant starting point below.

Care for the whole you

Five clear areas of  care.

Explore our areas of care. Select a category to see its treatments and find the right starting point for your visit.

Understanding Holistic Care

Looking Beyond Individual Teeth to Understand Your Overall Oral Health

Biological dentistry considers oral findings alongside health history, habits and questions about dental materials. This does not mean every health concern starts in the mouth. We explain the evidence and when a medical or specialist assessment may help.

Start With a Dental Assessment

Check the tooth and oral tissues before recommending treatment.

Understand Your Material Choices

Compare dental materials with the tooth and treatment in mind.

Avoid Unnecessary Treatment

Monitor or repair sound fillings rather than replace them without cause.

Prevention and Dental Reviews

Understand Your Oral Health Before Making Dental Treatment Choices.

Dental history, exams and selected tests may clarify concerns. Recommendations depend on findings, not assumptions about materials or symptoms.

Dental Materials

When Fillings or Crowns Need Attention

Fillings and crowns differ in materials and coverage. A restoration may need attention because of decay, damage or poor function. Your dentist can explain whether monitoring, repair or replacement is appropriate and compare suitable materials before treatment.

Filling Replacement

Older fillings may need repair or replacement if fractured, loose or affected by decay. Sound fillings can remain.

Amalgam Care

When amalgam removal is needed, discuss precautions to limit exposure and the restoration the tooth will require afterwards.

Further Dental Reviews

Dental Concerns That Need a Closer Look.

An unusual symptom or a previously treated tooth may need more than a routine check. The next step depends on clinical findings.

Clear Answers Based on Dental Findings

We listen to questions about dental materials and oral wellness, then explain the findings, care options and limits of the available evidence.

01 Evidence Before Treatment

Review examination findings and dental history first, rather than treating assumptions as confirmed diagnoses.

02Filling Materials

Explain filling choices in relation to tooth condition and oral function.

03Preserve Tooth Health

Keep healthy tooth structure where possible, and avoid replacing sound restorations without a clear reason.

04Knowing When to Refer

Seek specialist input when concerns need assessment beyond general dental care.

Behind Your Care

Meet Dr. Prabhjot Kaur

Dr. Prabhjot Kaur helps patients understand why a material or treatment may be recommended. She discusses options, answers questions and supports informed decisions.

Role

General Dentist

Practice

Holistic Smiles Dental Wellness · Southwest Edmonton

Approach

Conservative, minimally invasive and education-focused

Review Dental Health Before Treatment.

Visits begin with your concerns and relevant history. We examine the teeth and tissues, discuss findings and available options, then explain whether monitoring, treatment or referral may be needed.

Common Questions About Biological Dentistry

Answers to Your Dental Care Questions

Questions about dental materials and holistic care deserve clear, evidence-based answers. These FAQs offer general information; an examination is necessary for personal advice.

No. Sound amalgam fillings generally should not be removed solely due to mercury concerns. Removal can take away healthy tooth structure and briefly raise exposure. Your dentist can check for damage, decay or other reasons before recommending treatment.

No. Saliva tests may measure oral microbes or other markers, but cannot diagnose gum disease by themselves. A dentist examines gum tissues and checks clinical signs. A test is useful only if its findings could add relevant information to the assessment.

Holistic dentistry considers health history and habits alongside oral findings, but cannot diagnose or treat unrelated systemic conditions. We explain the limits of dental tests and treatments. Medical symptoms should be assessed by a suitable healthcare professional.